Parsley Celery Apple: Fresh Juice and the Cupbearer's Dream

Juicing is not only a modern trend but also a practice with deep historical roots, evidenced from ancient texts, including the Bible. In many of the biblical Scriptures, the act of pressing fruits and extracting juice symbolizes abundance, health, and divine provision. Divine provision is God supplying what is needed, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and situationally. At the right time in the right way and according to His wisdom and care. This juice recipe harnesses the vibrant flavors of parsley and apples, and offers a delicious way to invigorate the body, and spirit.

Ingredients:

6 large celery stalks, chopped

3 small pink lady apples, cored and chopped

3 large cucumbers, rinsed and chopped

1/2 bunch curly parsley

1/2 small beet, chopped

1/2 medium lemon, cut, skin washed and left on

*Ginger root would have been nice but I was out.

After juicing all the ingredients, filter the juice. Makes about 6 cups of fresh juice and about 2 cups of juice pulp.

If you would like a recipe for using the pulp, I'll be sharing a link here soon for our mostly raw crackers.

I recently upgraded my juicer to a Nama and absolutely love it. I can now do other things while the juicer churns and does the work for me. That little extra time I get allows me to start the clean up and do other kitchen tasks. Perfect for busy moms like me.

The Cupbearer's Dream I imagine in ancient times, juicing would have been the norm. They just didn't 'have the fancy equipment we have today. Eating more raw was probably pretty normal too. Since our Rabbi Jesus walked all over Israel, He and his disciples were more often than not, eating the original fast food, fruit!

Did you know that the Bible talks about juicing? Amazing right? I'm still digging deep into the Scriptures for more nutritional insights but the one below came from Genesis, when the chief Cupbearer tells Joseph his dream while they were imprisoned. For all of the details, I highly recommend reading the entire story of Joseph from Genesis 37-50.

I was holding Pharaoh's wine cup in my hand, so I took a cluster of grapes and squeezed the juice into the cup. Then I placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand." ~Genesis 40:11

In Genesis 40, after Joseph was sold as a slave and then imprisoned for something he never did, the Pharaoh threw his Cupbearer and Baker into the same prison Joseph was kept. A cupbearer was someone who served as the Pharaoh's trusted wine steward whom tasted, guarded, and delivered his drink. He was a high ranking official whom oversaw the vineyards and ensured the wine's safety. The Baker had a similar royal duty overseeing the Pharaoh's baked goods.

The two had dreams that confused them but were vivid enough to question them aloud. God gave Joseph the power of knowledge and prophecy to interpret both their dreams. The Cupbearer dreamt about a vine with three branches that produced ripe grapes and were squeezed into the Pharaoh's cup. The Cupbearer said he placed this fresh juice into the Pharaoh's hand. Joseph interpreted the three branches as three days after which the Cupbearer would have his job restored.

"This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." ~Luke 22:20

The Baker dreamt he was carrying three baskets of bread on his head. In the basket were baked goods for the Pharaoh, but birds were eating from it. Joseph explained that the three baskets were also three days after which the Pharaoh would execute (hanged) him. Three days later, Joseph was right! What he had explained to them came to pass. The Baker was executed and the Cupbearer returned to his job.

"I am the Bread." ~ John 6:35

Bread and wine represent Jesus' body and blood through execution for the purpose of restoration. The story of Joseph is deep, from which foreshadows the life of Jesus. The Cupbearer and the Baker were never meant to be written as only a Jewish story about Joseph's future rise, moral refinement, or Israel's redemption . It was prophetic. It was meant to tell of the coming of the Messiah. It foretold about Jesus Christ and the salvation that only He could provide to all, through his willing execution. Because of what He poured out during His time on earth, we can heal and live! That is the best food anyone can take in and accept.

Many people juice today because of what it can provide for them nutritionally and physiologically. Juicing could easily serve as a reminder of the physical and spiritual food we can receive from God's Word (not just because it came from a fruit or vegetable!) The story of Joseph was one of the earliest links to taking communion that all Christians regularly take today. If you pray to see Jesus in the Old Testament, you will surely see him there. ✝️ Below is a list of how Jesus was mirrored in Joseph's life, centuries before He even came to earth!👇

• Both were sent by their father to find their brothers

• Both were rejected by their own

• Both were stripped

• Both were arrested and charged for crimes they didn't do

• Both were sold for silver

• Both were placed with two criminals, one saved, one lost

• Both their leadership roles began at age 30, Jesus as Rabbi, Joseph as governor

• Both became the source of bread in a physically and spiritually starving world: Joseph's grain during a famine and Jesus' spoken words for his ministry!

• Both saved the Gentiles before their own brothers knew who they were

• Both were given new names! Joseph got Zaphenath-paneah (Egyptian by the Pharaoh) and Jesus' new name has not yet been revealed until His new kingdom!

• Both were given a Gentile bride, Asenath for Joseph, and the Believers for Jesus!

Juice on and God bless!

“but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬

written by Lupita Ronquillo, founder of Vegan Health and Yoga

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Cross references:

Luke 22:20 Exodus 24:8 ~Moses then took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, "This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words."